Main Terminal / Concourses at Philadelphia PHL Airport
Philadelphia International Airport has currently six passenger terminals: A-West, A-East, B, C, D & F, which offer access to corresponding garages. As distances between the terminals can be long, even with courtesy shuttles running between Terminals, it is advisable to budget in an extra 30 minutes if you need to connect from an international flight to a regional one. However, transfer passengers do not need to re-enter security checks, as all but Terminal F are connected at post-security areas.
Getting around PHL: A free shuttle bus, operated by US Airways runs between Terminals A and F. You can also connect to all other terminals using the Airport's moving walkways. However, as all but Terminal F are connected at post-security areas, transfer passengers do not need to re-enter security checks.
International Arrivals: Terminal A-West is the only termial with US Immigration & Customs. Unless you have gone through US customs clearance by participating airports in Canada and the Caribbean, you need to go through passport check, retrieve checked bags, go through customs clearance and - if transferring to another flight - re-check-in bag (the tag should indicate layover and final destination Airport Codes). Allow at least 30 minutes to connecting terminal.
Terminal A-West of Philadelphia International houses an International Arrivals Hall and a Customs hall connected to A-West Ticketing with Concourse A-West and gates A14-A26 on one end, and Concourse A-East on the other. Terminal A-West is the only one with US Immigration & Customs, and serves all international flights except those with U.S. pre-clearance facilities. Currently British Airways, Lufthansa & US Airways (Int'l) use this terminal. Aside from Food & drink establishments & shops, Travelex currency exchange, Information services and XpresSpa are available.
Terminal A-East of Philadelphia International shares ticketing with Terminal A-West and is mostly used for domestic flights with Concourse A-East and gates A1-A13 (the USO facility is near A6). A connector from Terminal A-East Ticketing leads to the Baggage Claim A-East, and to the terminal connector to Terminal B/C. Currently Air Jamaica, American & American Eagle, Frontier, USA 3000 & Charters use this terminal. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is an Aviation Play Station, information services, Magic shoeshine, Travelex currency exchange, check-cashing, UPS store & USO.
Terminals B & C of Philadelphia International are the two main US Airways terminals, connected by a shopping mall and a food court. They house B/C ticketing and connect to Concourse B with gates B1-B15 on one side and Concourse C to gates C16-C31 on the other with connections to the Baggage Claim B/C and to the Terminal Connector to Terminal D. Currently, both Terminals B & C are served by US Airways. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is an information service and an XpressSpa.
Terminal D of Philadelphia International is connected to Terminal E on the Ticketing level, and both terminals share the connected baggage claim D/E. Concourse D has gates D1-D16 and houses at its end a Kids Aviation Play Station. Terminal D also connects to Terminal B/C's shopping area through a post-security walkway. Currently Air Canada, AirTran, Continental/ Continental Express, Delta /Delta Connection & United Airlines /United Express use this terminal. NOTE: Delta's ticketing is in TE, while gates and baggage claim are in TD; AirTran's ticketing is in TD and baggage claim & gates are in TE. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is an informtation service, Magic ShoeShine, a Play Station, a massage point, Travelex currency exchange, InMotion Entertainment, & Lids/ Kids.
Terminal E of Philadelphia International shares ticketing & concessions with Terminal D, and a link between baggage claims D & E. It has Concourse E with gates E1-E17. Currently AirTran, Delta /Delta Connection & Southwest use this terminal. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is Information service, InMotion Entertainment, & Lids/Kids.
Terminal F of Philadelphia International on the North side of the Terminal Complex has Terminal F Ticketing with attached Baggage Claim F and a Terminal Connector to Terminal E, as well as access to Concourses 1 with gates F1-F9, Concourse 3 with gates F24-39, and Concourse 2 with gates F10-23. Currently only US Airways Express uses this terminal. Aside from food & drink establishments & a newsstand it has information services and a shoeshine.
Other Amenities and services inside the passenger terminals include: Free internet access; ATM machines, currency exchange (tel. 215-492-8880), food & drink establishments and shops (recently awarded 'Best Concession Management Team'), USO center (215-365-8889), Nanny Caddy vending machines(at TB gate B5 and TC Gate C19 - stocked with diapers, formulas, etc.), seven 'Pet Ports' near the Departures & Arrivals roads and close to the baggage claim & ticketing area,
For Hearing & Speech-Impaired Travelers: (The ADA Information line at U.S.Dot is 1-800-514-0301, TDD 1-800-514-0383).
PHL Airport has recently installed 140 large, easy-to-read, LCD monitors throughout its seven terminals that visually providing public address information. As with the audio announcements, visual messages can be presented in English, Spanish, French and German.
NOTE: 'Minute Suites' - a new personalized concept at reasonable prices, designed to make the time spent at the Airport comfortable and productive, offers 13 pivate suites equipped with a daybed for 2, noise reduction, & NAP26TM audio program delivering 3 hrs worth of sleep in only 26 mins. Rooms have high-definition TV with internet and flight-tracking data. Minute Suites with 2 worksation cubicles and a reception desk are located in the A/B Link.
Getting around PHL: A free shuttle bus, operated by US Airways runs between Terminals A and F. You can also connect to all other terminals using the Airport's moving walkways. However, as all but Terminal F are connected at post-security areas, transfer passengers do not need to re-enter security checks.
International Arrivals: Terminal A-West is the only termial with US Immigration & Customs. Unless you have gone through US customs clearance by participating airports in Canada and the Caribbean, you need to go through passport check, retrieve checked bags, go through customs clearance and - if transferring to another flight - re-check-in bag (the tag should indicate layover and final destination Airport Codes). Allow at least 30 minutes to connecting terminal.
Terminal A-West of Philadelphia International houses an International Arrivals Hall and a Customs hall connected to A-West Ticketing with Concourse A-West and gates A14-A26 on one end, and Concourse A-East on the other. Terminal A-West is the only one with US Immigration & Customs, and serves all international flights except those with U.S. pre-clearance facilities. Currently British Airways, Lufthansa & US Airways (Int'l) use this terminal. Aside from Food & drink establishments & shops, Travelex currency exchange, Information services and XpresSpa are available.
Terminal A-East of Philadelphia International shares ticketing with Terminal A-West and is mostly used for domestic flights with Concourse A-East and gates A1-A13 (the USO facility is near A6). A connector from Terminal A-East Ticketing leads to the Baggage Claim A-East, and to the terminal connector to Terminal B/C. Currently Air Jamaica, American & American Eagle, Frontier, USA 3000 & Charters use this terminal. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is an Aviation Play Station, information services, Magic shoeshine, Travelex currency exchange, check-cashing, UPS store & USO.
Terminals B & C of Philadelphia International are the two main US Airways terminals, connected by a shopping mall and a food court. They house B/C ticketing and connect to Concourse B with gates B1-B15 on one side and Concourse C to gates C16-C31 on the other with connections to the Baggage Claim B/C and to the Terminal Connector to Terminal D. Currently, both Terminals B & C are served by US Airways. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is an information service and an XpressSpa.
Terminal D of Philadelphia International is connected to Terminal E on the Ticketing level, and both terminals share the connected baggage claim D/E. Concourse D has gates D1-D16 and houses at its end a Kids Aviation Play Station. Terminal D also connects to Terminal B/C's shopping area through a post-security walkway. Currently Air Canada, AirTran, Continental/ Continental Express, Delta /Delta Connection & United Airlines /United Express use this terminal. NOTE: Delta's ticketing is in TE, while gates and baggage claim are in TD; AirTran's ticketing is in TD and baggage claim & gates are in TE. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is an informtation service, Magic ShoeShine, a Play Station, a massage point, Travelex currency exchange, InMotion Entertainment, & Lids/ Kids.
Terminal E of Philadelphia International shares ticketing & concessions with Terminal D, and a link between baggage claims D & E. It has Concourse E with gates E1-E17. Currently AirTran, Delta /Delta Connection & Southwest use this terminal. Aside from food & drink establishments & shops, there is Information service, InMotion Entertainment, & Lids/Kids.
Terminal F of Philadelphia International on the North side of the Terminal Complex has Terminal F Ticketing with attached Baggage Claim F and a Terminal Connector to Terminal E, as well as access to Concourses 1 with gates F1-F9, Concourse 3 with gates F24-39, and Concourse 2 with gates F10-23. Currently only US Airways Express uses this terminal. Aside from food & drink establishments & a newsstand it has information services and a shoeshine.
Other Amenities and services inside the passenger terminals include: Free internet access; ATM machines, currency exchange (tel. 215-492-8880), food & drink establishments and shops (recently awarded 'Best Concession Management Team'), USO center (215-365-8889), Nanny Caddy vending machines(at TB gate B5 and TC Gate C19 - stocked with diapers, formulas, etc.), seven 'Pet Ports' near the Departures & Arrivals roads and close to the baggage claim & ticketing area,
For Hearing & Speech-Impaired Travelers: (The ADA Information line at U.S.Dot is 1-800-514-0301, TDD 1-800-514-0383).
PHL Airport has recently installed 140 large, easy-to-read, LCD monitors throughout its seven terminals that visually providing public address information. As with the audio announcements, visual messages can be presented in English, Spanish, French and German.
NOTE: 'Minute Suites' - a new personalized concept at reasonable prices, designed to make the time spent at the Airport comfortable and productive, offers 13 pivate suites equipped with a daybed for 2, noise reduction, & NAP26TM audio program delivering 3 hrs worth of sleep in only 26 mins. Rooms have high-definition TV with internet and flight-tracking data. Minute Suites with 2 worksation cubicles and a reception desk are located in the A/B Link.
